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First solution in Clear category for Feed Pigeons by abe.dillon
def checkio(food):
birds = new = 0
while food > 0:
new += 1
birds += new
food -= birds
return birds + max(food, -new)
if __name__ == '__main__':
#These "asserts" using only for self-checking and not necessary for auto-testing
assert checkio(1) == 1, "1st example"
assert checkio(2) == 1, "2nd example"
assert checkio(5) == 3, "3rd example"
assert checkio(10) == 6, "4th example"
Feb. 2, 2015
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